Chef vs. Chef kicks off this week at Max’s Harvest

That grating sound you hear is the sound of 16 local top chefs sharpening their knives. They’re getting ready the Chef vs. Chef competition, which will take over Max’s Harvest every Wednesday night throughout summer.

The series of throwdown-style challenges kicks off at 9:30 p.m. this Wednesday night at the Delray Beach eatery. The series continues for 15 weeks.

The events are open to the public – $10 will buy you a seat at the show, plus a glass of wine, a beer or a cocktail. (Pair those with happy hour-priced bar bites.)

“South Florida is home to some of the nation’s best chefs and we are delighted to host this competition, all while supporting such a worthy local charity,” said Dennis Max, Max’s Harvest co-owner, in a news release. The events benefit the Naoma Donnelley Haggin Boys & Girls Club, Delray Beach.